A monthly look at apps and websites that can make the CPA’s job and life better. By Greg LaFollette, CPA/CITP, CGMA December 1, 2016 I seem to always be working with an out-of-date to-do list and am unable to control the tasks that somehow appear there—and those that don’t. There has to be a technological […]
Building strong, genuine relationships is one of the best ways to drive business. By Courtney L. Vien December 1, 2016 Bryan Carpenter, CPA, CGMA, an audit manager for LevitZacks in San Diego, has developed a brand as the Craft Beer CPA to attract clients. (Photo by Zach Cordner/AP Images) Young CPAs at public accounting firms […]
The Year Ahead Some of the profession’s sharpest experts look at 2017 November 30, 2016 New year, new president, new changes, new challenges and new opportunities: 2017 promises to be an interesting 12 months. To help you start getting a handle on what it might mean for your practice, your firm and the accounting profession […]
Circle Internet Financial says it will focus on mobile payments business By Telis Demos Updated Dec. 7, 2016 5:03 a.m. ET Circle Internet Financial, one of the most heavily-funded digital currency startups, will no longer offer the ability to buy and sell bitcoins. Photo: Getty Images The move, disclosed by the company Wednesday, is the […]
Joanne S. Barry – Executive Director and CEO Professionals on the Move – November 7, 2016 CPA Practice Advisor NYSSCPA Leader Named President of CPA Execs Association – New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants recently announced that Joanne S. Barry, executive director and CEO, has been appointed the 2016-2017 president of the Certified […]
NEW YORK The Accountants Club of America announced its 2016-2017 officers and new board members: Robert S. Fligel will serve as president; Salvatore A. Collemi as first-vice president; William Epstein as second vice-president; Elliot L. Hendler as secretary; and Margery Gladston as treasurer. New board members include Jacques Boubli, Margery Gladston, Edward Mendlowitz and Sallie […]
SEPTEMBER 12, 2016 BY EDWARD MENDLOWITZ By my reckoning there are about 42,000 accounting firms in the United States, and 41,600 might be considered to be small.The No. 1 firm has revenues of about $16 billion with about 65,000 people. Number 100 has revenues of $35 million with about 175 people. Number 300 has about […]
SEPTEMBER 8, 2016 BY SCOTT GORDON It’s no secret that professional services firms house troves of hack-worthy data. Accountants, lawyers, consultants, recruiters, media, creative, IT and other service providers routinely access and share sensitive information to meet client needs—making them prime targets for cybercriminals and the ideal potential victims for data mishandling.In June, insurance giant […]
A consultant offers ugly truths and realistic remedies AUGUST 31, 2016 BY SALVATORE A. COLLEMI Ask any practicing CPA who cares about the profession, and they’ll tell you about the need for continuous improvements when it comes to a public accounting firm’s system of quality control policies and procedures.This need is at the very heart […]
AUGUST 22, 2016 BY EDWARD MENDLOWITZ I attend Management of Accounting Practice (MAP) CPE programs. In many instances these do not qualify toward the mandatory CPE requirements. Who cares?I go because I want to make more money, work more effectively, service clients better, excite and retain staff, and have more fun doing what I love […]
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